To achieve sustainable management of global water and environment, there is a strong need of cooperation and close coordination amongst scientists, researchers, engineers, industry players, managers, and policy makers. In this regard, the 1st edition of the International Conference on Water and Environment for Sustainability (ICWES) will be a bringing together leading experts to help address the world’s pressing water and environment issues. The conference will also provide the opportunity to share recent scientific knowledge, management approaches, and engineering solutions by the participants from different backgrounds of water and environmental related academia, research institutions, industry companies, non-government organisations, and government agencies.